Saturn SA-1
Saturn I
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission
Saturn SA-1
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Suborbital
First test flight of the Saturn I launch vehicle and first mission of the Apollo program.
Location
Launch Complex 34
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 34 has witnessed the launch of 9 rockets, including 3 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1106 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
Chrysler Saturn I
The Saturn I was a rocket designed as the United States' first medium lift launch vehicle for up to 20,000-pound (9,100 kg) low Earth orbit payloads.
Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I rocket launched from Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Saturn SA-1 mission?
The Saturn SA-1 mission launched aboard a National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I rocket. The Saturn I was a rocket designed as the United States' first medium lift launch vehicle for up to 20,000-pound (9,100 kg) low Earth orbit payloads. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I Saturn SA-1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Saturn I launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Saturn SA-1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.